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[jasonrebellion]

I can't seem to narrow down what my issue is with my 03 Liberty. I bought it 3 weeks ago, no issues the first 2 weeks and now I'm getting the grind/clunk from transfer case while in 2WD. When it's doing it, I can feel vibration in the automatic ****** shifter and in the center console. It stops under heavy braking and seems to improve about 90% when I push the tcase shifter lever forward, the shifter seems to have that ~1" or so "springback" on it where it will rise up a little bit. I've noticed it seems like shifting into 4Hi and back to 2wd seems to stop it temporarily. Haven't noticed it in 4wd at all. Any ideas guys? Thanks!

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

I can't seem to narrow down what my issue is with my 03 Liberty. I bought it 3 weeks ago, no issues the first 2 weeks and now I'm getting the grind/clunk from transfer case while in 2WD. When it's doing it, I can feel vibration in the automatic ****** shifter and in the center console. It stops under heavy braking and seems to improve about 90% when I push the tcase shifter lever forward, the shifter seems to have that ~1" or so "springback" on it where it will rise up a little bit. I've noticed it seems like shifting into 4Hi and back to 2wd seems to stop it temporarily. Haven't noticed it in 4wd at all. Any ideas guys? Thanks!

The CV joint at the transfer case end of the front driveshaft is shot.

It's a common maintenance item and the symptoms are just like you describe. the CV joint is right under the driver's seat so you feel & hear all the vibrations and sounds.

Get a new CV joint from driveshaftparts.com - it's only $45. Look up the fix in the How-To section here on the site "How to change driveshaft head"

Jeep Front Driveshaft CV Joint

Bob

 

[jasonrebellion]

I climbed under and checked the boots at both ends, neither seem ripped or torn. Is play in the driveshaft normally? I've got approx 1/8 turn worth.... thanks for any help!

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

You sure it isn't ripped or torn? Shine a bright flashlight up in there and compare it to this:

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Bob

 

[jasonrebellion]

Lol, I'm fat and I just squeezed up under the side with my S7's flashlight and felt around. The part being 45 bucks and labor at less than an hour, I'll just pay my buddy to swap it out since it's a common issue anyways. I appreciate the help Bob, I'll definitely be hanging around!